Category Archives: Spanish Cinema

Francesca Neri in “Las Edades de Lulú” [1990 Spain]

Posted on June 7, 2011 by TR

Bigas Luna revelled in pushing the envelope, especially when it came to exploring the darker recesses of the human mind – he certainly does in the 1990 drama, “Las Edades de Lulú” [Eng. Title: The Ages of Lulu]. Despite a … Continue reading →

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Leticia Brédice & Dolores Fonzi in “Plata Quemada” [2000 Argentina, Uruguay, Spain]

Posted on June 4, 2011 by TR

Marcelo Piñeyro is one of the important and exciting Argentinian directors contributing to the recent film ‘renaissance’ in his country. He has also made a habit of making award-winning films, and the crime drama “Plata Quemada” [Eng. Title: Burnt Money] … Continue reading →

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Flora Martínez & co in “Canciones de Amor en Lolita’s Club” [2007 Spain]

Posted on May 31, 2011 by TR

When it comes to a Vicente Aranda film, one knows what to expect – his uninhibited characters indulge in different kinds of passion-play despite knowing their consequences. His drama “Canciones de Amor en Lolita’s Club” [Eng. Trans: Love Songs in … Continue reading →

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Susana Falcone in “Los Paranoicos” [2008 Argentina]

Posted on May 30, 2011 by TR

Argentinian director Gabriel Medina’s excellent debut feature “Los Paranoicos” [Eng. Title: The Paranoids] is a subdued romantic comedy about a shy and sensitive, aspiring screenwriter conquering the little demons that are holding him back. Luciano makes a living performing in … Continue reading →

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Ivonne Montero & co in “Asesino en Serio” [2002 Mexico, Spain]

Posted on May 28, 2011 by TR

Antonio Urrutia’s outrageous comedy “Asesino en Serio” [Eng. Titles: Serious Killer, I Murder Seriously] is one of those deliciously tacky films you’ll love to have in your collection. I had reviewed this several years ago, but this a reappraisal from … Continue reading →

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